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Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to introduce bullet trains in the country, a team of Railway officials will visit Beijing on November 24 to take forward the Delhi-Chennai high-speed corridor project, the longest in India.

Tight security on Uma route

Tight security on Uma route

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Police pickets have been posted right from Belgaum as her train enters the state from Miraj early Wednesday.

Sindhu handed crushing loss in Madrid Spain Masters final

Sindhu handed crushing loss in Madrid Spain Masters final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

PV Sindhu fell to a crushing loss in the final of the Madrid Spain Masters Super 300 tournament.

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido's cab foray will be enabled by a software as a service (SaaS)-based platform.

India's first CNG train flagged off

India's first CNG train flagged off

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) based from Haryana's Rewari station.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

heavy showers were likely to continue for next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.

New mobile app to track train schedules

New mobile app to track train schedules

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Centre for Railway Information Systems, the information and technology arm of railways, has launched a new mobile application which can be used for various enquiries including train timings, a senior Railway official said.

World's longest train tunnel

World's longest train tunnel

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is one of the world's most beautiful engineering marvels.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Vande Bharat dream on slow track; Train 20 may be shelved

Vande Bharat dream on slow track; Train 20 may be shelved

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Though bids for 43 Train 18 sets were invited first, orders for only three were given, including one for Spanish major CAF and Medha Group that supplied for the first Vande Bharat train.

Railways to offer up to 25% discount in some Shatabdi trains

Railways to offer up to 25% discount in some Shatabdi trains

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The discount will be given on the base fare and charges like GST, reservation fee, superfast tariff and others will be levied separately.

Floods: South-bound trains cancelled

Floods: South-bound trains cancelled

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

In view of the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the Railways on Saturday decided to cancel a few trains originating from Delhi and divert the Ernakulam-bound Mangala Express from its scheduled route.

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul will miss India's first two matches of the upcoming Asia Cup after failing to recover fully from a niggle.

Why train travel will never be the same again

Why train travel will never be the same again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Del Potro robbed at Paris train station en route to London

Del Potro robbed at Paris train station en route to London

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Argentine tennis player Juan Martin Del Potro has revealed that he was robbed at a Paris railway station with thieves getting away with his cherished rosary that was blessed by Pope Francis.

1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Fog and negligence of the driver of the rear train are being reported as to being causes of the mishap.

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Vande Bharat Express, India's fastest train, flagged off

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The semi-high speed Train 18, which has been recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph and has travel classes like Shatabdi trains but with better facilities. It aims to provide a totally new travel experience to passengers.

Modi's bullet train project gets green light

Modi's bullet train project gets green light

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream project -- the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train has been shown the green light with the formation of the company tasked with taking the project forward

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 41 workers, who were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation, kept their spirits up while trapped inside by taking morning walks and practising yoga, a rescued worker told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Army conducts war exercises in eastern Ladakh

India Army conducts war exercises in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The Indian Army is one of the very few armies in the world that operates tanks at high altitudes up to 16,000 feet, and in large numbers.

Meet PV Sindhu's new coach for Paris Olympics!

Meet PV Sindhu's new coach for Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

It's going to be a hell of journey, says Sindhu welcoming new coach Hafiz Hashim

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

Train 18's Delhi-Varanasi AC chair car ticket to cost Rs 1,850

Train 18's Delhi-Varanasi AC chair car ticket to cost Rs 1,850

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

While the chair car fares are 1.5 times the base price of Shatabdi trains running the same distance, the executive class fares are 1.4 times that of the base fare of first class air conditioned seating in the premium train

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan on July 7 and 8 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of about 50 projects worth around Rs 50,000 crore, official sources said Tuesday.

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Sen look to regain lost touch in Canada Open

Spanish train runs at 110-115 kmph on UP tracks

Spanish train runs at 110-115 kmph on UP tracks

Rediff.com29 May 2016

After the trial run on the Bareilly-Moradabad line, it will be tried on Rajdhani route between Mathura and Palwal for 40 days with speed up to 180 km per hour.

Onboard the stunning superfast Talgo trains

Onboard the stunning superfast Talgo trains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Talgo's arrival in India marks the beginning faster and efficient train services.

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

PIX: Ladakh's Frozen Lake Marathon sets new Guinness record

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Union Territory of Ladakh created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso.

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Compound archery chief coach Sergio Pagni opened up on India's recipes for securing historic three gold medals in the recent World Championships.

Doctors not prescribing generic drugs to be penalised

Doctors not prescribing generic drugs to be penalised

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

All doctors must prescribe generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and even their license to practice may also be suspended for a period, according to the new regulations issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

We have blocked ULFA's supply routes: Army

We have blocked ULFA's supply routes: Army

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

"We have plugged all routes, making it difficult for the ULFA to bring in weapons and cadres from their bases in neighbouring countries," said Lt Gen B S Jaswal. ULFA militants were facing a shortage of food and medicines in their jungle camps.

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

9 killed, over 100 injured in Germany train collision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Among the casualties, 50 are "seriously injured" according to police.

Maoists blow up tracks on Howrah-Mumbai route

Maoists blow up tracks on Howrah-Mumbai route

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Suspected Maoists blew away a portion of railway tracks in the wee hours of Monday near Rourkela in Orissa causing derailment of a goods train and disruption of train services on the Howrah-Mumbai route.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

High-speed Spanish Talgo train hits the tracks

High-speed Spanish Talgo train hits the tracks

Rediff.com30 May 2016

As of now, the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express runs at an average speed of 85 km per hour.